Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panging
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Baltimore is smarting from that Monday home loss to Deroit -- but Crows would be 3-0 if not for a pair of Derrick Henry fumbles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025 -
The bill didn’t specifically target card rooms, but the tribes’ rival gambling establishments, still smarting from last year’s legislative defeat, worried their competitors would find a way to use the pending law against them.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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During the ensuing fight near the trail, the man gained control of Heskett’s pocketknife, stabbing him with it, Zajac was told – an account that would unravel by day’s end.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of the stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train, the state legislature introduced a bill to crack down on bail for violent offenders, drawing praise from one crime expert.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Andreas Helmersen hit the bar while Patrick Berg’s stinging effort was saved by Guglielmo Vicario.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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These pretty pink jellyfish are carnivorous and have stinging tentacles that can reach up to 70 feet long.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Offensively, Forest were good at hurting teams on the counter with their pace.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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But a blanket tariff across the board could discourage that or limit options — hurting both Hollywood films and the global industry that helps create them.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tropical storm warnings are in effect for the central and northwestern Bahamas where the tropical storm is currently wringing out heavy rain.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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For the past several years, writers and pundits have been wringing their hands over how few men are supposedly writing and reading fiction today.—
Robert Rubsam,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Needless to say, this is a crushing blow for the Giants' offense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Filled with sweet-meets-savory flavor, the candy had recognizable notes of broth, chicken, vegetables, noodles and even parsley, while the seasoning wasn’t overpowering.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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In 2022-23, Strider enjoyed soaring success by overpowering hitters.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The onion, garlic, and cilantro add a little bite to the soup, while the chipotle chiles add a smoky flavor without overwhelming with heat.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The pumpkin stencil design is stitched onto plush, white fabric, creating a festive look that’s easy to add to your existing decor without overwhelming the space.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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